cyu4 zi2廚子厨子
Jyutpingcyu4 zi2
Yalechyùh jí
Definition
Cook; chef.
colloquialpeoplefood
How it's used
While 廚子 is a valid term for a cook, it carries a slightly old-fashioned or literary tone in modern Hong Kong Cantonese. Most locals prefer using 廚師 or even the English loanword 廚師傅 when referring to professional chefs in a restaurant setting. Using 廚子 can sometimes sound like you are describing a character from a period drama or a traditional folk story.
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go3個goExamples
The dishes this chef cooks are of a high standard.
Related words
Common phrases
imperial chef
Common mistake
Avoid using 廚子 to refer to a professional chef in a high-end restaurant, as it may sound dismissive or archaic. Stick to 廚師 for general professional contexts.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
